r/HamRadio↗
Ham Radio: transmit, receive, repeat
r/HamRadio is the hub for licensed ham (amateur) radio operators and newcomers interested in ham / amateur radio. Explore non-commercial communication, scientific experimentation, learning, recreation, contesting, public service, and emergency communications. Ask questions, share projects, and discuss radios, antennas, digital modes, repeaters, satellites, licensing, propagation, and others. All experience levels are welcome, from those studying for their first license to advanced operators.
126k subscribers226 posts / mo in Sep 2026194 authors / mosince 2009
r/HamRadio has 126k members (+25% over the last 12 months). It gets about 226 posts a month from 194 people. Top topics: Ham Radio, HF Radio Antennas and Baofeng Radios.
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- Ham Radio5.9%
- HF Radio Antennas3.7%
- Baofeng Radios3.2%
- Ham Radio2.9%
- Radio Comms2.8%
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